Month: September 2021

Why We Killed Senator Na’Allah’s Son – Suspects

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Two suspects, Bashir Muhammad 23, and Nasiru Salisu, 27, arrested in connection with the killing of Captain Abdulkareem Na’Allah, the eldest son of Senator Bala Ibn Na’Allah, have narrated why they killed their victim. Speaking to journalists at the police headquarters on Thursday, the prime suspect, Muhammad, said they gained access into the deceased’s house to steal his car. Muhammad, who claimed he did not know his victim, said: “One day, we were passing in front of his house, three of us including Nasiru, me (Bashir) and Usman DanKano, when…

Nasarawa APC Chairmanship: Why Hon Aliyu Bello Is The Answer By Rayyanu Bala

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Without any doubt, Hon Aliyu Bello is indeed, a metaphor for Nasarawa politics especially in the ruling APC in the state. Ever since he ventured into partisan politics, precisely some three decades ago, Hon. Aliyu Bello- the Sardaunan Adogi- is always on the march, never looking back. His political elegance has placed him far ahead of his contemporaries. Little wonder he is today being referred to by both friends and foes alike as not only a pillar but engine room of APC in Nasarawa state. Of course, if there is…

Friday Sermon:Allah Will Always Bless Those Who Send Much Salah (Blessings) To The Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him)! By Imam Murtadha Gusau

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In the Name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful All Praise is due to Allah, We praise Him and we seek help from Him. We ask forgiveness from Him. We repent to Him; and we seek refuge in Him from our own evils and our own bad deeds. Anyone who is guided by Allah is indeed guided; and anyone who has been left astray, will find no one to guide him. I bear witness that there is no god but Allah, the Only One without any partner; and I bear…

2023: Southern, Middle Belt Region form Political Pressure Group

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The People of Southern and Middle Belt region of Nigeria have come together to form a political pressure group named Southern and Middle Belt Alliance (SAMBA). The group in a statement dated 16 September 2021 and made available to newsmen said their objective is to advance the social, cultural and economic interests of the southwest, southeast, south-south and middlebelt regions of Nigeria by promoting political alliance between the four regions. According to the group’s policy document obtained by our correspondent, it is described as a “Lobbying, Political Action, Pressure Group…

DARE BABARINSA, NIGERIAN NAVY AND KANO NAVAL BASE By Jibrin Baba Ndace

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On Thursday, September 9, 2021, one of Nigeria’s foremost journalists, Dare Babarinsa’s weekly column in the Guardian Newspaper focused on the Nigerian Navy, with a tittle “Our Navy’s NNS Absurdity.” For those who may not be familiar with this writer who has been plying his trade long before some of us were born – Babarinsa is a journalist, columnist, historian, author and politician, who has, for more than four decades, remained consistent in commenting on national and international issues. A 1978 graduate of University of Ife and University of Lagos…

DHQ debunks Viral videos, Live broadcast on dismissed service personnel …. tasks media on professionalism

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The Defence Headquarters has been debunked several social media video posted online as well as a live broadcast on an Abuja based Human Right Radio in which some allegedly aggrieved ex-military personnel, who were paraded, complained against various disciplinary actions taken against them by their respective Services. In the video and live broadcast programme, some of the ex-soldiers, most of whom were dismissed from Service for various acts of indiscipline and misdemeanors, made efforts to rationalize or give excuses for the various infractions that led to their exit from service…

Mathematical Science Competition: Oyo Govt. honours Eight Students …urges WAEC candidates to shun Exam malpractice

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Oyo State Government on Thursday honoured eight (8) students of Primary, junior and senior secondary schools with various awards for their outstanding performances at the just concluded 2021 Nigeria National Mathematics and Olympiad competition.   At the awards ceremony held in Ibadan, Oyo State, Secretary to the State Government, Mrs. Olubamiwo Adeosun, commended the young awardees for their brilliant performances at the just concluded competition held in Kano State. She noted that the Students who represented Oyo State in the Primary, Junior and Secondary categories at the competition have set…

Oyo Govt, UNICEF advocate Increased COVAX awareness at Grassroots

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The Oyo State Government in collaboration with UNICEF on Thursday, advocated for increased awareness on COVID-19 vaccine (COVAX) among residents in the state. This was made known at a one,-day advocacy meeting organized by the Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism in collaboration with UNICEF for Local Government Information officers and Media practitioners on improving COVAX confidence and uptake at grassroots in Oyo State held in Oyo Town. Speaking at the event, the UNICEF C4D Specialists, Akure Office, Mrs. Aderonke Akinola- Akinwole stated that there was a need to educate…

NHRC mourns NBA Abuja Chairperson,Hauwa Shekarau

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Management and Staff of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) have expressed shock over the sudden and unfortunate demise of the Chairperson of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Abuja branch, Dr. Hauwa Evelyn Shekara. Reacting to the news of her sudden demise the Executive Secretary of the Commission Tony Ojukwu Esq said that her death is a serious blow to the human rights community, and that she has left indelible marks, particularly in the area of gender and child’s rights protection and reproductive rights. The Executive Secretary further stated that…

National Human Rights Institutions, effective Bridge between Rights Holders, Duty Bearers -Rep John Dyegh

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Chairman, House Committee on Human Rights Hon.John Dyegh has restated the importance of National Human Rights Institutions (NHRIs) in nation building stated that they act as an effective bridge between the rights holders and duty bearers considering their constitutional and legislative mandate to promote and protect human rights within their respective jurisdictions. The Lawmaker who disclosed this at the retreat of Governing Council and Management of the National Human Rights Commission noted that National Human Rights Institutions all over the world work with stakeholders including the Parliaments to ensure effective…